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How to generate the equations
Description 
The first step in generating the equations for a model is to identify the equations that describe the hypothesis, which form the fundamental basis of the model. These equations must satisfy the fundamental principles previously accepted to ensure consistency and avoid contradictions. Once the main equations are formulated, it is necessary to include all additional equations that stem from these fundamental principles, to complete and validate the model that describes the physical system under study.
In summary, the process should follow these steps:
1. Consider the phenomenon of the hypothesis: Analyze the specific phenomenon being modeled and understand its characteristics.
2. Generate the equations that reflect the hypothesis: Mathematically formulate the relationships proposed in the hypothesis to represent the system's behavior.
3. Ensure coherence with fundamental principles: Verify that the formulated equations are consistent with applicable physical principles, such as conservation laws or symmetry principles.
4. Include all equations derived from fundamental principles: Incorporate additional equations that ensure the adherence to physical laws, resulting in a comprehensive and robust model.
This approach ensures that the model is well-founded and capable of accurately and verifiably representing the behavior of the system being studied.
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Definition of velocity
Description
The definition of velocity is fundamental for modeling a system that moves uniformly and in a straight line. This type of motion is associated with the absence of interactions with the surrounding medium or other objects and follows directly from the principle of inertia. Therefore, an object in such conditions will move at a constant velocity relative to the reference frame from which it is observed.
The concept of velocity has been studied since ancient times, but it was Galileo Galilei who first defined it quantitatively. Velocity is expressed in terms of the distance traveled, $\Delta s$, and the time elapsed, $\Delta t$, through the following relationship:
$v \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta s }{ \Delta t }$
For this equation to hold universally, $\Delta s$ and $\Delta t$ must be invariant with respect to space and time. This requirement is rooted in the principles of spatial invariance and temporal invariance, which imply that both the distance traveled and the time elapsed should be independent of the reference frame from which the observation and description of the motion are made. This ensures that the definition of velocity remains consistent and applicable in all contexts.
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Spatial invariance
Description
The principle of spatial invariance is addressed by introducing the concept of the path traveled, $\Delta s$, which is calculated as the difference between the final position $s$ and the initial position $s_0$:
$\Delta s \equiv s - s_0$
The key point is that, although both the position and the initial position are parameters dependent on the chosen reference frame, the difference between them is independent of the frame. This can be shown by shifting both positions by the same factor $d$:
$s \rightarrow s + d$
$s_0 \rightarrow s_0 + d$
This leads to the new difference:
$\Delta s' = (s + d) - (s_0 + d) = s - s_0 = \Delta s$
Thus, the path traveled $\Delta s$ is invariant under spatial translations, meaning that shifting the entire system by a factor $d$ results in the same outcome. This property confirms that $\Delta s$ exhibits spatial symmetry, remaining independent of the reference frame used for the observation.
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Temporal invariance
Description
The principle of temporal invariance is addressed by introducing the concept of elapsed time $\Delta t$, which is calculated as the difference between the final time $t$ and the initial time $t_0$:
$\Delta t \equiv t - t_0$
The key point is that, although both the final time $t$ and the initial time $t_0$ depend on the chosen reference frame, the difference between them is independent of that frame. This can be shown by shifting both times by the same factor $\tau$:
$t \rightarrow t + \tau$
$t_0 \rightarrow t_0 + \tau$
The new difference then becomes:
$\Delta t' = (t + \tau) - (t_0 + \tau) = t - t_0 = \Delta t$
Thus, the elapsed time $\Delta t$ is invariant under temporal translations, meaning that shifting the entire system in time by a factor $\tau$ results in the same outcome. This property confirms that $\Delta t$ exhibits temporal symmetry, remaining independent of the reference frame from which the observation is made.
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Equation of motion
Description
The model for uniform and rectilinear motion is based on three fundamental equations defined earlier. These are:
The definition of velocity:
$v \equiv \displaystyle\frac{ \Delta s }{ \Delta t }$
The definition of the path traveled:
$\Delta s \equiv s - s_0$
The definition of elapsed time:
$\Delta t \equiv t - t_0$
These equations fully describe the behavior of the system and adhere to the three fundamental principles:
• Principle of inertia
• Spatial invariance
• Temporal invariance
Additionally, a fourth equation can be derived to describe how the system evolves, showing how the position $s$ changes with respect to time $t$. This equation is known as the equation of motion.
To derive it, we substitute the expressions for the path traveled $\Delta s$ and the elapsed time $\Delta t$ into the velocity equation:
$v \equiv \displaystyle\frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t} = \displaystyle\frac{s - s_0}{t - t_0}$
Solving for the position $s$, we obtain:
$s = s_0 + v (t - t_0)$
This equation represents a straight line, where the position $s$ (ordinate) changes as a function of time $t$ (abscissa), with the velocity $v$ as the slope of the line.
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Model representation
Description
The representation of a model begins by documenting the description of the situation, the hypothesis explaining it, and the set of conditions that must be met. Next, the fundamental principles applicable to the hypothesis and other general principles relevant to the situation are listed. Finally, the necessary variables for modeling and the equations that use these variables are presented in alignment with the fundamental principles.
Example:
• Uniform and Rectilinear Motion
Description:
• An object undergoing uniform and rectilinear motion.
Hypothesis:
• The object moves at a constant velocity along a straight line due to the principle of inertia.
Conditions:
• No external forces act on the object.
• There are no external factors affecting the object's motion.
Fundamental Principles
For the given hypothesis, the following fundamental principle applies:
• Principle of Inertia: Ensures that an object continues in uniform rectilinear motion at a constant velocity in the absence of external forces.
The listed conditions also imply adherence to:
• Spatial Invariance: The laws governing the motion are independent of the position in space.
• Temporal Invariance: The laws remain consistent over time.
Variables and Observables
The following variables are defined with their symbols, units, and importance in terms of observability:
Direct Observables:
• $s$: position [m]
• $s_0$: initial position [m]
• $t$: time [s]
• $t_0$: initial time [s]
Preferably Calculated Variables:
• $\Delta s$: distance traveled [m]
• $\Delta t$: elapsed time [s]
• $v$: constant velocity [m/s]
Preferring the calculation of certain variables helps avoid contradictions in an overdetermined model, where there are more data points than equations available.
Equations and Associated Fundamental Principles
The equations derived from the hypothesis and fundamental principles include:
$v \equiv \displaystyle\frac{\Delta s}{\Delta t}$
• Associated with the principle of inertia:
$\Delta s = s - s_0$
• Reflects spatial invariance:
$\Delta t = t - t_0$
• Reflects temporal invariance:
$s = s_0 + v (t - t_0)$
• Related to the principle of inertia,
• spatial invariance, and temporal invariance.
Graphical Representation of the Model
The model can be represented graphically by displaying a network where the equations are at the center, and the variables, which may be shared among different equations, are placed around them:
Model represented by a network of equations and variables
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